Health
Worm study raises concern about DEET’s effect on reproduction
Researchers have uncovered evidence hinting that the most common bug spray ingredient, DEET, might cause reproductive problems by affecting the...
AI-driven study redefines right heart health assessment with novel predictive model
New York, NY —In a milestone study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have harnessed the...
An innovative approach for evaluating muscle coordination and fatigue
Surface electromyography (sEMG) is a traditional method used to measure the electrical activity of muscles during physical activity. This method...
Genomic ‘tweezer’ ushers in a new era of precision in microbiome research
In a landmark study recently published in the journal Nature Methods, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai...
Hearing aids may help people live longer
LOS ANGELES — Hearing loss affects approximately 40 million American adults, yet only one in 10 people who need hearing aids...
Surgical teams put on notice for poor behaviour
Australian researchers have successfully trialled a novel experiment to address offensive and rude comments in operating theatres by placing ‘eye’...
Jonathan Stamler, MD, named fellow of the 2023 National Academy of Inventors
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Jonathan Stamler, MD, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Dr. Stamler...
Fitness with no age limit
For nearly 20 years, Stephen Ball has been a man on a mission: helping older Missourians stay healthy and get...
Henry Ford Health cardiologists publish case series study on heart valve procedure
DETROIT (January 3, 2024) – Findings from a published case series research letter by the Henry Ford Health Structural Heart...
Virginia Tech researchers awarded nearly $2 million to explore new treatment for Type 2 diabetes and obesity
A team of Virginia Tech researchers was awarded nearly $2 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and...
Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells
An atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to a key receptor and gets inside of cells also...
Novel genetic priority score unveiled to enhance target prioritization in drug development
New York, NY —Driven by the need for a better way to prioritize targets for drug development, the Icahn School...
Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston...
Demystifying a key receptor in substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders
New York, NY (January 2, 2024)—Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered insights into the...
Enlarged spaces in infant brains linked to higher risk of autism, sleep problems
Throughout the day and night, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulses through small fluid-filled channels surrounding blood vessels in the brain, called...
Uncovering How Tiny Plastics Threaten Our Soil and Health
The widespread presence of tiny plastics, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, in our environment is raising alarm. These particles, coming...
Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis, research suggests
Could healthy fats found in nuts and fish slow the progression of potentially deadly lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis...
Mettl3-dependent m6A modification is essential for effector differentiation and memory formation of CD8+ T cells
This study is led by Dr. Shuyang Yu (College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University), Dr. Jingyu Xu (The Collaborative...
Insilico announces the expansion of its oncology pipelines and delivers the new generation FGFR2/3 inhibitor
- The nomination of the new generation of FGFR2/3 inhibitor for the treatment of tissue-agnostic solid tumors, bringing the total...
Breakthrough in hydrate-based desalination technique unveiled
A research team, led by Professor Yongwon Seo in the Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality at UNIST has unveiled a highly...
